New fragrance inspired by Putin goes on sale in Russia

[January 05, 2016]    MOSCOW - A perfume, whose creator says was inspired by Russian President Vladimir Putin, has gone on sale in Moscow.

The "Leaders Number One" scent, created by Belarussian-born perfumer Vladislav Rekunov, is sold in a black bottle featuring Putin's profile at Moscow's luxury GUM department store as well as online for 6,500 rubles, or $95.

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